A third significant move has reportedly been made with the NBA trade deadline a little over two weeks away. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Heat have acquired Terry Rozier from the Hornets in exchange for Kyle Lowry and a 2027 first-round pick.
“Scary Terry” is amid the best season of his NBA career, averaging 23.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.4 blocks, and 2.8 3-pointers per game. He’ll provide the Heat with a much-needed boost on the perimeter, especially considering some of the injuries that key offensive figures have dealt with this season.
As for the Hornets’ acquisition of Lowry, it’s fair to wonder if this will be his final landing spot, as his timeline is not in line with a rebuilding franchise. Let’s take a look at what this move means for fantasy basketball.
Heat receive: Terry Rozier
As mentioned above, Rozier is having a career year. Shooting 45.9% from the field, 35.8% from three, and 84.5% from the foul line, he’s producing career-best marks in points, assists, and field-goal percentage. Having also taken good care of the basketball, which is no small feat coming from a team that ranks 27th in offensive efficiency, Rozier has provided 4th-round per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster.
In Miami, he joins a team ranked 20th in offensive rating and 26th in points per game. And while the Heat are seventh in 3-point percentage, they’re 16th in makes and 20th in attempts per game. Rozier’s presence should help immensely with the offensive spacing, which is critical for a team with two starters in Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, who are not prolific perimeter shooters.
According to the NBA’s tracking data, Rozier hasn’t been a tremendous catch-and-shoot option, making 29.9% of his attempts. However, playing in a lineup featuring Butler, Adebayo, and Tyler Herro (whose assist numbers may take a hit) gets him cleaner looks (on average) than he did in Charlotte, especially with LaMelo Ball missing time due to injury. Rozier’s fantasy value should not take much of a hit in Miami, if at all.
Hornets receive: Kyle Lowry and a 2027 first-round pick
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